Friday, March 25, 2011
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Saturday, March 12, 2011
music review on alicia keys's "As I am"
Self-confidence, together with talent, cultivates excellence. Such is certainly the case for Alicia Keys, who on her third studio album, As I Am, presents her strongest, most consistent effort yet with songs that defy superficial expression.
Indeed, the woman heard here imparts so much uninhibited conviction that her music often sounds like it was spiritually channeled rather than skillfully composed. Some songs evoke an old-school flavor while others feel entirely of the moment. Whatever the mood or the muse, though, Keys commands each one with a voice that’s matured into one almighty instrument.
While the emotive power of her voice exceeds almost anything she’s done prior, the album wouldn’t fare as well as it does if the songs themselves weren’t this good. “Teenage Love Affair” for instance, draws on a retro vibe and playful lyrics, with Keys as a coy schoolgirl who fools around with her crush before she sneaks back home. In a more grown-up scenario, “Lesson Learned,” which features John Mayer on both backing vocals and guitar, Keys guides a subtle groove with her piano while relating the heartache of a woman scorned yet strengthened by a broken relationship. And, with its Hip/Hop rhythms infused with dominant percussion, she wields “Wreckless Love” into a shameless plea for passion amid a fizzling romance.
It’s on “Sure Looks Good To Me,” the album’s closing track, that Keys exhibits the full breadth of her abilities. A piano begins the song, whereupon Keys sings in a voice achingly raw and soulful. The music evolves in its texture and progression, the sound of drums steadily rising toward a sonic plateau where the singer lets loose and wails, “I’m gonna risk it all/No freedom, no fall.” Organic in its tone, virulent in its intensity, and direct in its delivery, this song summarizes the album’s foremost theme of self-assurance.
As I Am constitutes the most cohesive album that Alicia Keys has created to date. While her preceding albums have illustrated a prodigious artist with formidable talent, this effort demonstrates an improvement and expansion of that talent.
Author: Donald Gibson
Taken from: http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-alicia-keys-as-i/
Indeed, the woman heard here imparts so much uninhibited conviction that her music often sounds like it was spiritually channeled rather than skillfully composed. Some songs evoke an old-school flavor while others feel entirely of the moment. Whatever the mood or the muse, though, Keys commands each one with a voice that’s matured into one almighty instrument.
While the emotive power of her voice exceeds almost anything she’s done prior, the album wouldn’t fare as well as it does if the songs themselves weren’t this good. “Teenage Love Affair” for instance, draws on a retro vibe and playful lyrics, with Keys as a coy schoolgirl who fools around with her crush before she sneaks back home. In a more grown-up scenario, “Lesson Learned,” which features John Mayer on both backing vocals and guitar, Keys guides a subtle groove with her piano while relating the heartache of a woman scorned yet strengthened by a broken relationship. And, with its Hip/Hop rhythms infused with dominant percussion, she wields “Wreckless Love” into a shameless plea for passion amid a fizzling romance.
It’s on “Sure Looks Good To Me,” the album’s closing track, that Keys exhibits the full breadth of her abilities. A piano begins the song, whereupon Keys sings in a voice achingly raw and soulful. The music evolves in its texture and progression, the sound of drums steadily rising toward a sonic plateau where the singer lets loose and wails, “I’m gonna risk it all/No freedom, no fall.” Organic in its tone, virulent in its intensity, and direct in its delivery, this song summarizes the album’s foremost theme of self-assurance.
As I Am constitutes the most cohesive album that Alicia Keys has created to date. While her preceding albums have illustrated a prodigious artist with formidable talent, this effort demonstrates an improvement and expansion of that talent.
Author: Donald Gibson
Taken from: http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-alicia-keys-as-i/
Words/Phrases describing the artiste:
- strongest, most consistent effort yet with songs that defy superficial expression.
- uninhibited conviction
-spiritually channeled rather than skillfully composed
- evoke an old-school flavor while others feel entirely of the moment.
- into one almighty instrument.
- a subtle groove
- and so on and so forth....
march hooooliday break
hey there 24!
just some reminders for the march break.
1) Complete 3 entries on your blog.Each entry should have a write up on their biography, names of their songs and albums and what are their inspiration. Or about awards they may have won.
you could look at some of your friends blogs to get an idea.
2) You could embed videos or chat boxes.
3)
-Research on music reviews by other music listeners. Search for them on google by typing "music review on alicia keys" for example.
-Copy and past their review on your blog. Do not forget to give credit to the author.
-Pick out phrases and words that describe the music. Clue: look out for adjectives. Make a list of these phrases. you could underline them, highlight etc...
-you are to complete at least 2 music reviews.
4) complete comprehension from revision 4. Complete revision 2 if you haven't done it yet.
just some reminders for the march break.
1) Complete 3 entries on your blog.Each entry should have a write up on their biography, names of their songs and albums and what are their inspiration. Or about awards they may have won.
you could look at some of your friends blogs to get an idea.
2) You could embed videos or chat boxes.
3)
-Research on music reviews by other music listeners. Search for them on google by typing "music review on alicia keys" for example.
-Copy and past their review on your blog. Do not forget to give credit to the author.
-Pick out phrases and words that describe the music. Clue: look out for adjectives. Make a list of these phrases. you could underline them, highlight etc...
-you are to complete at least 2 music reviews.
4) complete comprehension from revision 4. Complete revision 2 if you haven't done it yet.
That's it from me. I will periodically check the blog. You can post your msges on the cbox and i will get back to you soon. You can also answer your friends questions if you see it posted on my blog.
tooodles dearies....
Friday, March 11, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
Bruno Mars
Born Peter Gene Hernandez, better known by his stage name, Bruno Mars, he started his music career very early on in his life. Surrounded by musical family, Mars grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii. He performed at many musical gigs in his hometown and broke into the music scene in Los Angeles after graduating from High School. Mars began producing songs for other artists, joining production team, The Smeezingtons.
After an unsuccessful stint with Motown Records, Mars signed with Atlantic Records in 2009. He became recognized as a solo artist after lending his vocals and co-writing the hooks for the songs "Nothin' on You" by B.o.B, and "Billionaire" by Travie McCoy. He also co-wrote the hits "Right Round" by Flo Rida featuring Kesha and "Wavin' Flag" by K'naan, . In October 2010, he released his debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans. Anchored by the worldwide number one singles "Just the Way You Are" and "Grenade", the album peaked at number three on the Billboard 200.[2] He was nominated for seven Grammys at the 53rd Grammy Awards, winning Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Just the Way You Are".
Mars is inspired by music legends like Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson and would often impersonate them. He likes to incorporate reggae and Motown in his music.
Credits:
Research on music artist
Heya 24,
its the last week of school before we break off for the march break. yipeeee!!! but before we bring out the party hat, we have to continue with our ELM programme. I hope everyone has completed creating your blog. The next thing to do is to start our research.
Lesson for the day:
Objectives: Research on at least 1 music artiste about the their background, what kind of music do they play, what inspires them.... you are going to be like the pa,pa,pa,parazzi for today.
1) Find out about their background. Where were they born? When is their birthday? When did they started on their music career?
2) What are the names of the albums they have created? When were these albums released?
3) What the names of some of their songs? Have any of them been on the billboard charts?MTV hitlist?
4) Have they been awarded any awards? Grammy? MTV awards?
These are some questions to help you with your research. Once you have done your research, post your findings on your blog. There is an example you can follow on this blogging. Happy researching.
Websites you might want to try:
-www.billboard.com
-http://www.mtvasia.com/
its the last week of school before we break off for the march break. yipeeee!!! but before we bring out the party hat, we have to continue with our ELM programme. I hope everyone has completed creating your blog. The next thing to do is to start our research.
Lesson for the day:
Objectives: Research on at least 1 music artiste about the their background, what kind of music do they play, what inspires them.... you are going to be like the pa,pa,pa,parazzi for today.
1) Find out about their background. Where were they born? When is their birthday? When did they started on their music career?
2) What are the names of the albums they have created? When were these albums released?
3) What the names of some of their songs? Have any of them been on the billboard charts?MTV hitlist?
4) Have they been awarded any awards? Grammy? MTV awards?
These are some questions to help you with your research. Once you have done your research, post your findings on your blog. There is an example you can follow on this blogging. Happy researching.
Websites you might want to try:
-www.billboard.com
-http://www.mtvasia.com/
ps: Do give credit to your sources.
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